Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Overview

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time. A well-rounded man with a steadfast devotion to duty, Young led by example and inspired a generation of new leaders.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

Activities

  • Food
  • Dining
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Youngsholm: The Young family home, Youngsholm, has reopened after a multi-year restoration. Contact the park by email at chyo_info@nps.gov if you have questions or concerns. The park grounds are accessible sunrise to sunset every day. You can view the park calendar to see what events are planned or visit our social media pages to stay up-to-date on current park happenings.

Getting there

"Youngsholm" is located in Wilberforce, Ohio near Wilberforce University. It is situated less than one mile west of the Wilberforce University and Central State University campuses on U.S. Route 42 at 1120 US Route 42 E.

Visitor centers

Weather

The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 29 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 22".

Phone: 9373526757

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

A large gray stone boulder with a bronze plaque on it indicating a national historical landmark
Charles Young House Boulder · NPS / Roger Osorio
An African American man in a military uniform holding a sabre and wearing a cap sitting in a chair
Charles Young Spingarn Award · National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
An African American man in a military uniform sitting high on a horse being saluted by a boy
Charles Young on his mount · National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
An african american family posing for a portrait with the mother standing behind the father and kids
Charles Young and family · National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center
A long row of African American soldiers standing at attention
24th Infantry in Philippine · U.S. Army
Several African American soldiers standing and sitting for a casual portrait
25th Infantry in Montana · Library of Congress

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